Prepared Food > Trends

Brand name vs generics: which is more popular?

17 October, 2023

According to a Purdue University Report, most consumers would choose brand-name products over generic products, but household income impacts choices.


What's new on the shelf?

11 October, 2023

Frozen snacks, fruit sorbet, 100th anniversary wine and flavour-packed drinks are some of the products hitting the shelves this spring.


What's new on the shelf?

12 September, 2023

Oat yoghurt, flavoured salts, Zooper Dooper-flavoured treats and homegrown Mexican beer are some of the products hitting the shelves as the weather warms up.


What's new on the shelf?

28 August, 2023

With spring around the corner, white chocolate bars with a malty twist, healthy crackers, spicy honey and plant-based tuna are some of the products hitting the shelves.


Mondelēz launches on-pack QR code for Cadbury brand

02 August, 2023

Mondelēz has launched on-pack QR codes to access its Snacking Right platform, aimed at providing recycling and packaging disposal information.


What's new on the shelf?

10 July, 2023

Cinnamon donut Twisties, veggie chips, 75th anniversaries and more. Find out what will be hitting the shelves this winter.


Iconic Aussie chocolate to cease production

23 June, 2023

The iconic Australian chocolate-covered caramels, Fantales, will cease production following declining sales and the need for significant factory upgrades.


American tortilla snack expands to Aussie market

15 June, 2023

Chipoys has expanded into the retail market in Australia and New Zealand after success in Europe and the UK.


Disruptive food product demand declining

14 June, 2023

A Rabobank report has said that food innovation strategies will shift in coming years, driven by economic uncertainties, changed food demand and high interest rates.


What's new on the shelf?

13 June, 2023

Flavoured chocolate, nutritional bone broth and boxed wine are some of the items hitting the shelves this winter.


PepsiCo launches sparkling water beverage

09 May, 2023

PepsiCo has announced the launch of Bubly, a no-sugar sparkling water, in Australia, to meet low- and no-sugar beverage demands.


What's new on the shelf?

24 March, 2023

Easter eggs, coffee liqueur, plant-based milks and snack collaborations are some of the products hitting the shelves in time for the Easter season.


Using imagination to reduce snacking

08 March, 2023

The 'meal-recall effect' where you imagine a recent meal as larger than reality may reduce snacking, University of Cambridge research has shown.


What’s new on the shelf?

24 February, 2023

Sugar-free yoghurt, hydration microdrinks, French cognac and snack collaborations are some of the products hitting the shelves recently.


Independent brewer launches non-alcoholic craft beer

15 February, 2023

CbCo Brewing has launched CBCo Zero, a 0.0% ABV beer now available at CBCo Brewing's Port Melbourne brewery. 


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